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Bioengineering (BIOE)

BIOE 406 Medical Imaging (3) Physical principles and clinical applications of medical imaging methods.

BIOE 406 Medical Imaging (3)

The course covers all four major diagnostic medical imaging modalities including x-ray, ultrasound, radioisotope imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging. Physical principles, instrumentation, diagnostic procedures, and biological effects of these modalities will be discussed. It requires background in physics and electrical circuits. It is a lecture course and graded by homework, a mid-term and a final exam. The prerequisite is Physics 212.


General Education: None
Diversity: None
Bachelor of Arts: None
Effective: Summer 2000
Prerequisite: PHYS 212

Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.